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Tom simplified an expression in three steps, as shown:

Which is the first incorrect step and why?

Step 1, all the exponents are increased by 4
Step 2, the exponents of the same base are added during multiplication
Step 3, the exponents of the same base are subtracted during division
Step 3, all the exponents are added during division

Tom simplified an expression in three steps, as shown: Which is the first incorrect-example-1

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Answer:

Step one is the one that is wrong

Explanation:

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Answer:

Step 1) is incorrect.

Explanation:

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